Alger to Oran Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Alger, Algeria to Oran, Algeria. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
245.1 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
2 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
25 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
May-October
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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Distance: 245.1 nautical miles
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This map shows the direct sea route from Alger to Oran. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 29% longer than the 190 nm direct line, its heading turning from northeast to south.

Sea distance
245.1 nm (454 km)
Direct line
190.3 nm29% longer
Great-circle bearing
251° (west-southwest)
Sea area
Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent
1.5° × 3.7°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
From
Alger (Algeria) 36.7667, 3.0667
To
Oran (Algeria) 35.7000, -0.6333
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn2 days
8 kn31 hours
10 kn25 hours
12 kn20 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Alger to Oran Route

The maritime route from Alger to Oran is a overnight offshore domestic passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Alger in Algeria with Oran in Algeria.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore domestic crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this domestic route within the same maritime region before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this domestic route within the same maritime region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Alger to Oran by sea?

The sea distance from Alger to Oran is approximately 245.1 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Alger to Oran?

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 245.1 nautical miles typically takes 1 day – 2 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Alger to Oran?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure outside that window.

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